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The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its origins lie in the elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force that became Nigeria when independence was granted in 1960.
General CG Musa OFR
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
To Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is People Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environment
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL DEFENCE MANUFACTURING DURING VISIT TO DICON ORDNANCE FACTORY
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede has conducted a strategic visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Ordnance Factory (ORDFAC), Kakuri, Kaduna, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria's indigenous defence production capacity and enhance self-reliance in military equipment production. The visit featured a…
PRESS RELEASE: GENERAL OLUYEDE JOINS OTHER DIGNITARIES AT 2026 AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENCE CONFERENCE, REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION TO COMBAT INSECURITY
GENERAL OLUYEDE JOINS OTHER DIGNITARIES AT 2026 AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENCE CONFERENCE, REAFFIRMS NIGERIA'S COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION TO COMBAT INSECURITY The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, led Nigeria’s delegation to the 2026 African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD), held in Luanda, Angola from June 30 to July…
PRESS RELEASE: CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO DEEPENING DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH FRANCE
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REAFFIRMS NIGERIA'S COMMITMENT TO DEEPENING DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH FRANCE The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, GCOR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with France following the successful conclusion of the Fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks held from 29–30 June 2026…
PRESS RELEASE: DHQ HOSTS AFRICAN UNION MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE INDUCTION, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CONTINENTAL PEACE AND SECURITY
DHQ HOSTS AFRICAN UNION MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE INDUCTION, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CONTINENTAL PEACE AND SECURITY The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), today 29 June 2026 in Abuja hosted the Induction and Orientation Programme for members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC), reaffirming…
PRESS RELEASE: TROOPS RESCUE WIFE OF FORMER DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION FROM BANDITS’
TROOPS RESCUE WIFE OF FORMER DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION FROM BANDITS’ Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband…
PRESS RELEASE COORDINATED STRIKES AND TARGETING OF ISIS TERRORISTS CONTINUE
The Defence Headquarters, in close coordination with United States Africa Command, wish to update the general public on the continuation of coordinated operations against ISIS militants across the North East Nigeria, with additional air strike operations successfully executed in the general area of Metele. Following observed convergence and migration of…
PRESS RELEASE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED STATES FORCES, NEUTRALIZE SENIOR ISIS COMMANDER
The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with United States forces has successfully conducted a meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation resulting in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists. The precision operation was the result of our recently…
PRESS RELEASE: CDS APPRAISES 2 NATIONAL MISSION FORCE BRIGADE, CHARGES TROOPS TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS IN COMBATING TERRORISM
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of 2 National Mission Force Brigade to redouble their efforts in eradicating the numerous security challenges in their Joint Operations Area (JOA) and Southern Kaduna generally. The CDS gave the charge during his operational visit to the Brigade…
FG PROMISES ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA, HONOUR FALLEN HEROES, CELEBRATE SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE AT 2026 AFCRD REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday night hosted the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner Night at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, in an atmosphere marked by solemn remembrance, military tradition and deep camaraderie. Speaking on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief…
CDS ASSURES TROOPS OF IMPROVED WELFARE REFORMS……..As he fetes troops in a night of entertainment to celebrate AFCRD 2026.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) that concrete steps are being taken to improve their overall welfare, describing the process as ongoing and receiving support at the highest level of government. General Oluyede gave the…
